Student Finance Analyst: Title IV Expert & Data Insights

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer

15 Days of Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

Job summary

Covista is seeking a detail-oriented Student Finance Analyst to support Title IV awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate, compliant financial aid processing and provide data-driven insights.

In this role, you’ll analyze reports, identify trends, and help drive improvements across student finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred.
• Must possess effective customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity.
• Consistent attention to detail and follow-up.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Proactive in researching new student finance regulations.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, databases and internet applications.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Eligible to obtain NSLDS system access.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of processes, procedures, and policies, applying them in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Apply advanced Title IV knowledge with minimal guidance, including troubleshooting issues and recommending solutions.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret reports to support student finance operations and informed decision-making.
• Identify trends within student finance data and conduct root cause analysis to uncover insights and opportunities.
• Proactively anticipate potential risks or questions and communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.
• Evaluate current processes and procedures, recommending improvements and supporting implementation efforts, including training team members.
• Present report findings and insights to leadership, clearly explaining trends and any anomalies.
• Appropriately elevate concerns or complex issues to leadership when needed.
• Support student finance system or database conversions in partnership with leadership and IT teams.
• Take ownership of key processes, contributing to team success through execution, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing.
• Maintain accountability for meeting team objectives, deadlines, and SLAs, proactively communicating any risks to timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned while ensuring adherence to all organizational policies and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NSLDS access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Covista is seeking a detail-oriented Student Finance Analyst to support Title IV awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate, compliant financial aid processing and provide data-driven insights.

In this role, you’ll analyze reports, identify trends, and help drive improvements across student finance operations.